Savannah James is officially a co-owner of LOVB Los Angeles, the League One Volleyball team gearing up for its first season in 2026-27 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. She joins an ownership group led by Alexis Ohanian through his firm Seven Seven Six, with Issa Rae also on board. That’s three major names backing women’s pro volleyball, and the buzz is already building.
For Savannah, the move is personal. Her daughter Zhuri is a volleyball player, and Zhuri even made the first serve at this year’s LOVB Championship Game. Savannah said she wanted to invest in a league where the athletes get the recognition they deserve, and supporting her daughter’s sport made it an easy yes.
LOVB Los Angeles is hosting a Fan Fest on September 26 to connect players with fans before the season tips off. With celebrity investors reshaping women’s sports, this team is one to watch. Would you show up to a LOVB Los Angeles game? Let us know in the comments.
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